Cryptocurrency News & Market Updates
Kraken Pro fee tiers now reward what you hold, not just what you trade
TL;DR
Starting today, July 9, 2026, Kraken Pro fee tiers are based on the best of three measures: your spot trading volume, your futures trading volume, or your assets on platform (AOP).
Whichever measure qualifies you for the highest tier is the one that applies, and that tier sets your rate on both spot and futures.
AOP is assessed in real time, so eligible holdings can qualify you for a better tier even without recent trading activity.
No action is required. Your account moves to the correct tier automatically. Full thresholds and rates are below and on the fee schedule.
How your fee tier used to work
Fee tiers on Kraken Pro were set per product. Your spot tier was based only on your spot trading volume, and if you also traded futures, that tier was calculated separately, on its own volume. Holding a balance on the platform, without trading it, had no effect on either tier.
Jul 9, 2026 • 7 min read
HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Jun 29–Jul 5): ANSEM Surges 209% After Early Listing, Showcasing HTX’s Eye for High-Potential Projects
Over the week of June 29 to July 5, the broader digital asset market continued to wobble through a consolidation and recovery phase. Bitcoin repeatedly tested support near the $60,000 threshold as market participants maintained a risk-off posture. In contrast, on-chain liquidity rotated aggressively across the memecoin, GameFi, and DeFi sectors, injecting a renewed sense of profitability into the market. Notably, the Solana-based memecoin ANSEM, which debuted early on HTX, staged a sharp breakout, clocking gains of up to 209% post-listing to lead the platform’s weekly gainers. By consistently identifying high-potential emerging assets ahead of the market, HTX has once again demonstrated its ability to help users capture early-stage opportunities.
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